Cream Cheese Stuffed Zucchini
Elevate your zucchini game with this irresistible Cream Cheese Stuffed Zucchini recipe! Perfectly tender zucchini halves are transformed into flavor-packed vessels, brimming with a creamy filling of softened cream cheese, garlic, Parmesan, and fresh parsley. Enhanced with the bold flavors of Italian seasoning and a golden breadcrumb topping kissed with olive oil, this dish is as satisfying as it is simple. Baked to perfection in just 25 minutes, these stuffed zucchini boats are ideal as a savory side dish or an elegant appetizer at your next gathering. Plus, they’re low-carb and bursting with wholesome ingredients! Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, this baked zucchini recipe will become a reliable crowd-pleaser in your kitchen repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash and dry the zucchini. Slice them in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and pulp, creating a 'boat' shape. Be careful not to scoop too deeply.
Place the zucchini halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased with olive oil.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly into the hollowed-out zucchini halves, pressing gently to fill them completely.
In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with olive oil until evenly coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of the stuffed zucchini.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the breadcrumb topping is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional parsley, if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish or appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.1 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.8 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 291 mg | 97% | |
| Sodium | 10482 mg | 456% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.3 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.6 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 844 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2030 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
